Facilities and Other Resources

When applying for federal grants, detailing your project's facilities, equipment, and other resources is essential. This section provides reviewers with insight into the infrastructure and support available to successfully conduct the proposed research or project. Clearly outlining these resources demonstrates your project's feasibility and showcases your institution's commitment to supporting federal initiatives. For example, the requires applicants to describe applicable laboratory, clinical, animal, computer, and office facilities in their proposals. Similarly, the emphasizes the importance of detailing access to institutional resources, including space and equipment, to establish project feasibility. Providing comprehensive information in this section not only strengthens your application but also aligns with federal expectations, increasing the likelihood of securing funding. 

Below are some examples of Facilities, Equipment, and Other Resources documents written by 91茄子 Principal Investigators. These documents are shared with permission.

NSF Facilities, Equipment & Other Resources Examples from 91茄子 PIs

What to Include in the Facilities, Equipment, and Other Resources Document

  • Facilities:
    • List of physical spaces (e.g., laboratories, research centers, offices) that will be used in the project, include the square footage when possible. Instructions on how to access square footage information via is available here. 
    • Description of any relevant infrastructure and how it supports the research such as M3, the NVIDIA DGX SuperPOD, etc.
    • Provide brief descriptions of the physical spaces and any specialized equipment already available.
    • If additional space is needed, explain the arrangements in place to obtain it.
    • If research is to occur off campus, provide a detailed explanation of the facilities available off site.
  • Resources:
    • Personnel - including dedicated staff, administrative support, institutional collaborations, graduate students, individuals with technical expertise, etc.
    • Any relevant institutional libraries, databases, or collaborative networks.
    • Mention any funding or other institutional support available to assist in carrying out the project.
  • Equipment:
    • Detailed listing of equipment available for the project. Specifications for 91茄子-issued devices can be accessed via . Instructions on how to do so are available here.
    • Provide a list of key equipment, including any specialized instruments, that will be essential for the research.
    • For each item, include the availability, maintenance schedules, and any required operators or technicians.

Boilerplate Language for Facilities, Equipment, and Other Resources

Preparing the facilities, equipment, and resources section of a federal grant proposal can be time-consuming and complex. To ease the administrative burden, we’ve created comprehensive boilerplate language tailored to meet these requirements. includes detailed information on common facilities, equipment, and institutional resources. While PIs will still need to spend time customizing the document to fit their specific proposal and sponsor requirements, this resource is available to save time and allow PIs to focus on other aspects of the proposal.  

Resources for PIs

NSF Facilities, Equipment and Other Resources Info (PAPPG):

NIH Facilities & Other Resources Information:

NASA Facilities, Equipment and Other Resources (Section 10.9):

91茄子 Facilities, Equipment and Other Resources Boilerplate Information: